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Himachal cabinet gives nod to fill 15,000 posts by March 2027

Shimla, Oct. 11 -- Fulfilling one of its poll promises, the Himachal Pradesh government, led by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Saturday approved filling approximately 15,000 posts across va... Read More


CJP protest: 600 detained as police crack down on Mumbai protest

India, Oct. 11 -- As chants of "Vote chor, gaddi chhod" ("Vote thief, vacate your seat") rang out, the old and historic neighbourhood of Nana Chowk in South Mumbai spontaneously turned into a fortifie... Read More


Don't blame survivors of sexual crimes, UP Police tells investigators

LUCKNOW, Oct. 11 -- A woman's clothing, past relationships, marital status or social media activity cannot be used to blame her for a sexual offence allegedly committed against her, the Uttar Pradesh ... Read More


Maharashtra bars PG medical, dental seat blockers for two years

India, Oct. 11 -- The state government is cracking down on students who block seats in post-graduate (PG) medical and dental admissions. Under new rules, candidates who fail to fill seats allotted to ... Read More


Having lost power, Congress has resorted to 'anarchy': Jai Ram

Shimla, Oct. 11 -- Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said that those ousted from power have now resorted to anarchy and seek to vitiate t... Read More


2 staffers suspended, 4 inmates booked over contraband supply in Borstal Jail in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Oct. 11 -- An assistant superintendent and a warder at Ludhiana's Borstal Jail have been suspended over their alleged involvement in a racket supplying mobile phones, drugs and other prohibi... Read More


Will join Congress' protest march to Supreme Court tomorrow: Sukhu

Shimla, Oct. 11 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with state party leaders, will be joining the Congress' proposed march to the Supreme Court on Monday against "vote theft". "The Congre... Read More


No HC relief for woman seeking abortion on grounds of husband's 'deception'

India, Oct. 11 -- The Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by a 33-year-old married woman seeking an abortion under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, observing th... Read More


MT Petro Dolphin hit by drone attack off Oman's coast, two Indian seafarers missing: Sonowal

Muscat, Oct. 11 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said two Indian nationals remain missing after the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin, ca... Read More


Ranji Trophy: Siddhesh Lad guides Mumbai after Rohit Dhanda's strikes

India, Oct. 11 -- Skipper Siddhesh Lad struck a fine unbeaten 80 (176b, 8x4) and young Musheer Khan made a patient 65 to help Mumbai reach 249/5 at stumps on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy game a... Read More